Asked by valentinejr ayika on Apr 27, 2024
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The nurse evaluates that an expected outcome for analysis of gastric secretions is:
A) inability of the patient to discuss the rationale for the test.
B) negative occult blood.
C) the presence of clumps or clots.
D) the presence of brown,"coffee-ground" secretions.
Gastric Secretions
Fluids produced by the stomach, including hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes, that aid in food digestion.
Coffee-Ground Secretions
Vomited material that resembles coffee grounds due to the presence of coagulated blood, often indicating bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Acquire knowledge on why various specimen tests are conducted and their outcomes.
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AM
Abdulaziz MohammadMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An expected outcome after completion of the procedure is the test for occult blood.If frank red blood is observed or coffee-ground materials are seen,report these findings immediately.This is an unexpected finding.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on why various specimen tests are conducted and their outcomes.